Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 11:17PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1117 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Coldwater, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Celina, Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Wabash, Chickasaw, Burkettsville, Montezuma, Carthagena, and Maria Stein.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Flood Advisory issued June 9 at 11:01PM EDT until June 10 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following county, in west central Ohio, Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 300 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1101 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, Coldwater, Wabash, Mendon, Montezuma, Tama and Neptune.
70° 70° chance Wed 91° Wed 91° slight chance 73° 73° chance Thu 92° Thu 92° chance
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Monday, April 13th, 2015
Wade Spencer
Wade Spencer went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the age of 39 following a courageous battle against cancer.
He was born on February 8, 1976 in Piqua, Ohio, to Clarence "Ed" and Marla (Palsgrove) Spencer, whom both survive in Bradford, Ohio. Wade married Jacci (Ayette) on June 12, 2004. She survives with their three sons, Caleb, Luke, and Isaac in Celina, Ohio.
Other survivors are brother and sister-in-law Clay and Brandy Spencer of Bradford, Ohio, parents-in-law Tony and Joyce Ayette of Palestine, Ohio, in-laws Joe and Marla Ayette, of Batesville, Indiana, Alan and Erin Ayette of Palestine, Ohio, Alicia and Dustin Swallow of Van Wert, Ohio and 6 nephews and 7 nieces.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Lewis and JoAnn (Baker) Palsgrove, and paternal grandparents Clarence and Isabelle (Gabbard) Spencer.
Wade attended Covenant Community Church, Coldwater. He was a graduate from Bradford High School, Bluffton University, and Wright State University. He taught at Bradford Elementary before becoming the principal at Coldwater Elementary.
Wade will be remembered for his love for the Lord, family, and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday April 16, 2015 at the Palestine Church of Christ 209 Lynn Street, Palestine, Ohio with Pastors Mike Simmons and Eric Muhlenkamp co-officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in the Palestine Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday April 14, 2015 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. in the Covenant Community Church 809 Rose Drive Coldwater, Ohio and on Wednesday April 15, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. in the Palestine Church of Christ Palestine, Ohio.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice of Darke, Mercer and Randolph Counties.
Funeral Arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
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